What helps you to relax?

Question

it needs to be sutable for childern under the age of 14 and over the age of 3

Answer 1

A nice cup of tea and read Bible stories

Answer 2

Hangin with my friends,Music,and id really like a hangout room with nice beanbags and a fishie tank :D a little tv,a couch and if we get a new one we might use that one,and a Mac Mini,i want one of those soooo bad!Making vids on my laptops with friends is fun,and i wanna learn how to skateboard

Music always chills me ut :D,so tahst y i got a iPod :D,and thats y i want a mac :D

Answer 3

Stress relief tips

At home or at work

1. Sit still and focus on your breathing. Inhale slowly and deeply for eight seconds, then exhale slowly for eight seconds. Repeat this five or six times. It helps bring more oxygen to the brain.

2. Stretch. With your chin down, slowly roll your head from shoulder to shoulder. (To watch a video demonstration of stress reducing stretches, click here.)

3. Make faces (try immitating Jim Carrey) in a mirror to stretch out tense facial muscles -- and provide a good laugh, too!

4. Be optimistic. Think of ways to turn difficulties into opportunities.

5. Count your blessings. Make a list of everything you're grateful for (and keep it handy for your next bout).

6. Find a stress-free sanctuary. Go to a spot where you can find some peace and privacy, even if it's a bathroom stall.

7. Go for a walk around the block.

8. Visualize. Breathe deeply and think of a place that gives you comfort: a private beach, a garden, a cozy room.

9. Turn off the ringer on your phone.

10. Have a banana. It'll boost your energy and replace potassium, which is depleted quickly during times of distress.

With the kids

11. Cloud-watch. Looking for interesting patterns together will calm you both.

12. Stretch together.

13. Let them brush your hair. While they play, you'll get a scalp massage.

14. Hug.

15. Gently massage your child's shoulders or feet, then let her massage yours.

16. Have a stock of activities that you know will keep your child occupied for a few minutes while you sip some tea.

In the middle of a task

17. Minimize negative self-criticism. Delete the chatter in your head and choose constructive ways to look at yourself and the situation.

18. Check in with your body. Is your jaw clenched? Are your shoulders up around your ears? If so, adjust your body position.

19. As a general rule, remember to keep your head up, your shoulders down and your back and jaw relaxed. And don't forget to keep breathing.

20. Focus. Think about what you're doing instead of how you're doing.

Packed for pressure

Keep a stash of de-stressers on hand. Here are some items to include.

21. A picture of a favourite relaxation spot or a book of beloved quotations or treasured poems.

22. An item that's guaranteed to give you a good chuckle: maybe a SLinky or a rubber chicken.

23. Ginger. Add a pinch of powdered ginger to hot water for a soothing drink. Don't exceed three cups a day and if you have intestinal difficulties, speak to your doctor first.

24. Chamomile tea.

25. Calming scents. Essential oils such as lavender, geranium, petitgrain, sandalwood, neroli, ylang-ylang and bergamot soothe and relax. Combinations of these oils can be used in either spray, roll-on or diffuser form.

The buddy system

Strike a deal with a trusted friend or co-worker to be stress-busting pals. Some ideas:

26. "5 x 5" -- take five minutes to talk about the problem and another five minutes to work on a solution.

27. Whine! Bellyache about what's making you feel stressed. Get really dramatic and by the end you may both find yourselves laughing hysterically.

28. Trade shoulder massages.

Answer 4

How about a small tank with gold fish in it? they are relaxing to watch, those lava lamp type of things are fun to watch. A book case with books? relaxing colours, lilac, lavender, pale blue and pale green.Bean bags for lazing on? I hope this helps and have fun doing your room.

Answer 5

Youre a bit limited so wall to wall mattress and cushions and some mobiles. battery c.d player with mood music adn relaxation tapes.

Answer 6

knitting or playing a musical instrument

going outside- riding a bike

Answer 7

a story book read to them comfy cushions or bean bags to lay on a story that grabs their imagination with plenty of drama and a happy ending

Answer 8

A tree hut - best place on the planet.

Answer 9

A nice warm bath and a cup of chamomille(sp?) tea.